Automatic oil-drip catcher



M. c. HENLEY;

AUTOMATIC OIL DRlPCATCHER.

APPLICATION FILED MAY 24, 1920.

1,366,729. Patented Jan. 25, 1921.

UNITED STATES MICAJAH C. HENLEY, OF RICHMOND, INDIANA.

AUTOMATZ" OIL-DRIP CATCHER.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Jan. 25, 1921.

Application filed May 24, 1920. Serial No. 383,707.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, MICAJAH C. HENLEY,

a citizen of the United States, residing in the city of Richmond, in the county of Wayne, State of Indiana, have invented new and useful Improvements in Automatic Oil- Drip Catchers, of which the following is a full, clear, and accurate description and specificae tion, being such as will enable others to make and install the same with exactitude.

The object of my present invention is to provide an automatic oil drip catcher and saver by means of which the oil coming from the nozzle of an oil pump, a ter the oil-receiving vessel has been removed from under the nozzle, will be caught and conducted either back into the tank from which it has been drawn or into a drip-cup or other vessel provided for that purpose. 1

Also the purpose of my present "invention is to accomplish the same objects as set forth in my former application in this class, filed April 26, 1920, Ser. No. 376,572, but this invention provides certain modifications and adaptations over said former application in order to adapt the same to various types of oil pumps.

Otherobjects and particular advantages of this invention will suggest themselves in the course of the following description, and that. which is new will be brought out in the V appended claims.

The preferred means for carrying out the principles of my present invention in a prac-- tical manner is shown in the accompanying drawings, in which Figure 1 is a left-hand invention applied in operative condition in connection therewith. Fig. 2 is a front elevation of the same. Fig. 3 is a top plan view of the same. Fig. 4. is a left-side elevation showing the manner of employing a cup drip-collector. Fig. 5 is a central section taken through the head and the snout, and also through the nozzle of the pump. And gig. 6 is a top plan view of the cup shown in imilar indices denote like parts throughout the several views.

In order that the construction, the operation, and the several advantages of the invention may be better understood and appreciated I will now take up a detailed description of this invention, in which I will set forth the several features as fully and as comprehensively as I may.

Referring now to the drawings in detail:

Letter A denotes an oil tank, having a fiat top. Secured on the horizontal surface of the top of the tank A is a base plate B. Letter C denotes an oblong head of the pump, the same being located some distance above the base B, where it is supported at the rear by the flat bar-like standard 'D, and at the front by the oil pipe E, which latter extends up from near the bottom of the interior of the tank A and through the head (J. Threaded on the upper end of the pipe E is the elbow F. Letter G denotes a faucet which is connected with the elbow F by the nipple H. Said faucet is adapted to be opened and closed by means of the handle I. J denotes the discharge nozzle of the faucet. K denotes the piston rod of the pump, which is connected at its upper end with the rack-bar L. Letter M denotes the crank which is geared, inside the headC,'with the rack L whereby the turning of the crank will raise and lower the rod K and force oil up through the pipe E and through the nozzle J.

All of said parts comprise-a well known construction, and they are merely shown in order to make clear the application of my invention thereto or to similar parts.

The invention proper comprises the plate 1 which is adapted to contact flat against the rear face of the bar D, and having on one edge the two hooks 3 and 4 which are adapted to engage around corners of the bar D substantially as shown. Said plate 1 has on its other edge the ear 5 through which is threaded the winged screw 6, by which the plate 1 may be detachably secured to the bar D at any desired elevation.

Extending back from the plate 1 are the respective upper and lower bearing arms 7 i and 8, each having an aperture therethrough in which is movably fitted the pipe 9.

Extending upward from the plate B, with an aperture therethrough into the tank A, is the nipple or flange 10 which opens into the tank, as stated, and is in alinement with the pipe 9.

The pipe 9 projects a short distance above the bearing 7, and on its upper end is secured the elbow 11.

Numeral 12 denotes a collar which fits around the pipe 9 at a point immediately below the bearing 7, and it is adjustably secured to the pipe 9 by means of the setscrew 13.

Numeral 14 denotes a helical-spring surrounding the pipe 9, with one of the termini thereof directed upward into one of the apertures o therefor which are formed vertically through and near the periphery of the collar 12. The other termini z of said spring projects downward through an aperture formed vertical through and near the periphery of the bearin arm 8.

A plate 15 rests on the surface of the bearing 8 with said pipe 9 disposed loosely through an aperture in said plate 15, with the lower coil of said spring resting on said plate, and the lower termini .2 of the spring passes through an aperture therefor in the plate 15. Said plate is prevented from turning by having its front edge fitted against the rear face, and the left edge, of the plate 1. The lower termini e of the spring projects below the bearing 8 and it is adapted to be raised by lifting upward by the lip 1 of the plate 15, for the purpose hereinafter explained.

Numeral 16 denotes the cut-off head which comprises a horizontal portion formed with an elongated aperture therethrough, that is, the head is formed hollow, with the top and bottom removed, thereby providing the spective upper and lower openings 1'? and 18, the latter being a little to the right of the former, that is being slightly offset with relation thereto.

Integral with and extending to the left and downward from the head is the hollow snout 19, the latter being exteriorly threaded at its lower portion to receive thereon the larger end of the elbow 20. The smaller end of the elbow 20 is connected with. the elbow 11 by means of the length of pipe 21.

The left end of the lower opening 18, at its juncture with the snout 19, forms a lip 22, as shown in Fig. 5.

Extending across between the sides of the head, located over the lip 22, and disposed at an angle extending downward and to the left from near the center of the opening 17, is the cut-off partition 23.

Referring now more particularly to Fig. 4: In this instance the pipe 9 terminates short distance below the arm 8, that is near the lower end of the prong. 2 of the spring.

Numeral 2% denotes a cup or can to receive the oil drip, said cup has one straight face to contact at its lower end with the rear edge of the plate B, with its bottom resting on the top of tank A.

Extending forward and upward from the center of the straight side of the cup 24 is the spout 25 which extends up even with the top of the cup. Extending directly upward. from around the mouth of the spout 25 is the U-shaped guard 26 having its open side directed to the right, that is away from the body of the cup. The cup 2% is of a height slightly less than the distance from the lower end. of the pipe 9, and the. prongiz, and the guard 26 is adapted to partly fit around the lower portion of the pipe 9, and with its central portion in contact with the prong 2, that is with the central portion of the guard fitting between the pipe 9 and the prong 2, as indicated in Fig. 1'.

Operation: There are two modes of operation contemplated in this invention, the first in having the drip drain directly into the tank A, as shown in Fig. 1; and second in having the drip drain into the cup 24:, from which it may be emptied into the tank A, otherwise the several parts contribute to a single result.

The tank and the pump with its several parts denoted by letters, on the drawings being arranged substantially as shown, the parts of my invention, which are denoted by numerals and small letters, may be connected thereto as shown, and the operation thereof will be substantially as follows: The spring 1 1 is first adjusted by turning the col lar 12, and then securing it to the pipe 9 by the set-screw 13 whereby the spring is given the proper tension to cause the head 16 to automatically move to the right with relation to the nozzle J, that is causing it to assume the position with relation to the nozzle as shown in full lines in Fig. Now if one desires to draw oil from the nozzle then the head may be swung to the right, bringing the nozzle with relation to the head as indicated by dotted lines in which the nozzle is shown in Fig; 5, with the vessel placed under the head 16. thereby permitting the oil from the nozzle to flow directly into the vessel in the usual manner, the oil passing unobstructedly through the head 16. Then as soon as the head is released, by the removal of the vessel, it is apparent that the spring 14 will instantly cause the head to move to the left whereby the stream of oil will be cut off by the partition 23 and the oil caught by the partition 23 will run downward on both the upper and the lower sides thereof and be conducted into the snout 19, and the drip from. the nozzle will fall upon the cut-off partition 2-3 and thereby be conducted into the snout, from which it will be conducted back through the elbow 20, the pipe 21, the elbow 11, and the pipe 9, and from the latter directly into the tanl: A or into the cup 2 1.

It is to be observed that the nozzle being in the opening 17 that it acts as a stop, whereby the movements of the head are limited by the length of said opening. Also it should be observed that the flow of oil into the vessel, and also the drip, are surrounded by the head, thereby preventing the falling oil from being blown to one side.

If at any time it should be desired to re move the head from around the lower part of the nozzle, then one has only to press down on the elbow; 11, for instance, and.

against the resiliency of the spring 14, there by forcing the lower portion of the pipe 9 into the collar 10, or into the tank, and this will, manifestly, move the head 16 down below the end of the nozzle whereby it may swing out of the way, and when again desired it may be replaced in the same manner.

When it is desired to remove the cup 24 one has only to pull upward on the lip 1 thereby causing the plate 15 to compress the spring, which will move the prong a up out of engagement with the guard 26 and permitting the cup to be slid rearward.

I desire that it be understood that various changes may be made in the construction and shape of the various parts, and in the type of oil pump and tank employed herein, without departing from the spirit of my invention and without sacrificing any of the ad vantages thereof.

Having now fully shown and described my invention, what I claim and desire to secure by Letters Patent of the United States is- V 1. In combination with an oil tank and an oil pump having a discharge nozzle, an automatic oil drip catcher comprising a hollow head having a comparatively large opening elongated laterally and formed vertically therethrough and into which said nozzle extends permitting oil from the nozzle to have unobstructed passage through the head, means for mounting the head to swing limited by the nozzle, means for automatically swinging the head to one limit of its movement whenever it is released, a cut-ofi partition extending across one portion of said opening in the head and located below the nozzle when the head is in the position to which it is moved automatically.

2. In combination with an oil tank and a pump having a discharge nozzle, a head surrounding the lower end of the nozzle and having a horizontal movement limited by the nozzle and having a vertical opening therethrough to permit oil from the nozzle to have unobstructed passage through the head whenever the head is held at one limit of its movement, a pipe to which the head is secured, said pipe being adapted to carry oil from the head into means for receiving the oil, and a cut-oil partition located in the head to conduct the oil which drips from,

the nozzle into said pipe.

3. An automatic oil drip catcher and conveyer comprising a horizontally disposed hollow head with a downwardly extending snout, there being an oblong opening in both the top and the bottom of the head, a cut-off partition extendingbetween the sides of the head and extending into the opening through the head and sloping toward said snout, a pipe connected to the lower end of the snout and extending horizontally therefrom, a second pipe rotatably mounted and extending downward from the first pipe, and spring means for automatically turning the second pipe and the head in one direction.

4. An automatic oil drip catcher comprising a hollow head, a hollow snout extending down from one end ofthe head, said head being without top or bottom to permit unobstructed passage vertically therethrough, means within the head and extend ing across one portion of the passage-way therethrough for catching drippage and directing it into the snout, a horizontal pipe extending from the snout, a second pipe extending vertically from the first pipe, means for rotatably carrying the second pipe, spring means for normally turning the second pipe in one direction, said spring being adapted to retain the head at its upward limit yet permitting it to be pressed downward against the resiliency of said spring.

5. In combination with a nozzle for delivering oil from a source of supply, a head surrounding the nozzle and adapted to swing to permit the discharge from the nozzle to flow directly through the head without contact therewith, a snout integral with the head, a lip. formed across one portion of the lower part of the opening through the head, a partition extending across through said head and located above and spaced from said lip and adapted to cut off the oil from the nozzle and conduct all of the surplus oil to the point desired, all substantially as shown and described.

6. In combination with a relatively fixed nozzle for delivering oil, a hollow head having an aperture formed vertically therethrough into which the lower portion of said nozzle is normally disposed, a snout integral with said head, a lip formed at the juncture of the lower portion of the head and said snout, a partition extending across inside the head and located over and above said lip, means leading from said snout for supporting the head and permitting it to swing laterally to permit oil from the nozzle to flow directly through the head, automatic means for turning the head to bring said partition directly below the nozzle, and resilient means whereby the head may be pressed down to release it from the limitations of the nozzle.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto. subscribed my name to this specification in the presence of two subscribin witnesses.

MIGAJAH o. HENLEY. Witnesses Rom. W. HANDLE, R. E. RANDLE. 

